Where do pine trees grow?
Pine trees, mountain pines and all the other types all love sun and hate shade. They grow all over Denmark both in gardens and forests. Pines generally tolerate a lot of wind and are very hardy. Pines do not like to stand in a place in the garden where it is damp in winter.
The needles of Pinus and the difference between them
All pines are evergreen and most pines only keep their needles for 2 years. The needles that are 3 years old are shed by a pine tree, typically in August, after the year's growth. You can remove brown needles on pine bushes with your hands or wait for a strong wind to come, then it will go away on its own.
Pinus heldreichii, the European pine, is special because it keeps its needles for more years than the classic pines. They can keep their needles for 4-6 years and this gives a completely different appearance and a more compact green appearance. They are available in several different varieties with different growth types.
Mountain pine and dwarf pine
On mountain pine and dwarf pine, it is an advantage to remove the brown needles with your hands once a year, so that more air enters the plant.
Along the west coast there are many types of pine, mountain pine, Scots pine etc. They tolerate the harsh coastal climate. There are many different types of pine and they can easily grow in more ordinary gardens and forests, there is a lot of difference in growth where some become small and compact while others become very large. In Denmark, the growth conditions are very different and have an impact on how big pine trees become. The same Scots pine tree in West Jutland can be 3-4m at the coast and in better more protected conditions become a 5-10m high Scots pine tree.
Scots pine and mountain pine are the most commonly used in gardens and forests.